Plate Boundaries

Front

What type of boundary is characterized by two tectonic plates sliding past each other?

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Transform Boundary

Front

What is the term for the geological feature formed when two tectonic plates move apart?

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Divergent Boundary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What type of boundary is associated with the formation of mountain ranges due to plate collision?

Back

Convergent Boundary

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

What geological process occurs at a convergent boundary where one plate is forced under another?

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Subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the name of the fault line that is an example of a transform boundary?

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San Andreas Fault

Front

Which type of boundary is responsible for the creation of rift valleys?

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Divergent Boundary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the primary geological activity associated with convergent boundaries?

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Earthquakes and volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates collide?

Back

Convergent Boundary

Front

What is the term for the area where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Plate Boundary

Front

What geological feature is formed at a divergent boundary?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3